The New York GOP headquarters was vandalized overnight with swastikas, labeled a vile act of political hatred by party leaders and law enforcement. Discovered on Thursday morning, these Nazi symbols were taped to the building's doors and windows, prompting an investigation by Albany police. GOP Chair Ed Cox described the act as an attack on democracy and civil discourse. State leaders from both parties condemned the incident, calling for justice and emphasizing the need for a society that rejects hate and violence as political expressions.
"A vandal duct taped swastikas to our doors and windows - symbols of genocidal evil, meant to intimidate and silence. This is not only an attack on our party, it is also an attack on the values of civil discourse, democracy and decency," New York GOP Chair Ed Cox said in a statement.
"This is unacceptable. No one should ever resort to violence or vandalism to make a political point," Hochul tweeted.
"Defacing any institution, across any political party, house of worship, or anywhere else with antisemitic hate or hate of any kind is wrong. All New Yorkers should reject these hateful acts to the fullest extent," she wrote.
"We must ensure that this vicious criminal who perpetrated this heinous crime is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," said House Republican Leadership Chair Elise Stefanik.
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